Informational Only, DO NOT BUY. Fakes comparison

Name: Informational Only, DO NOT BUY. Fakes comparison
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Just to help those who don't have a pair and are looking to buy some! I've seen multiple fakes on here, easily spotted now that I have real Burks. Fakes have a smooth, non textured footbed while real ones have a defined shape. The straps are very low quality. The real ones have Birkenstock "engraved" in the footbed rather than just printed on. I've noticed people list them NIB/NWB but the fakes I recieved also did so watch for those as well. Please feel to comment more tips as I can't list all:)

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169 Comments

frindlerta This is great, thanks for posting!

Jun 22Reply

jenco7 @frindlerta you're welcome! :)

Jun 22Reply

wendyzeee Thank you so much for posting this I did not even realize that they made fake Birkenstocks. I think I am going to buy my Birkenstocks straight from the factory or from the shoe store rather than on here! Some people you just can’t trust. And it seems to be rather a shame!

Jun 23Reply

jenco7 @wendyzeee I didn't know either when I first purchases these. In fact, I didn't know until someone pointed it out, sooo embarrassing! My first actual pair were at an authorized retailer since I didn't trust anyone here. But it's fairly easy to spot fakes now after 2 pairs

Jun 23Reply

wendyzeee @jenco7 I hear what you’re saying honey. It is absolutely ridiculous that people are allowed to sell fake items on this site! I have sold many items that are all authentic and I could not sell a fake item with a good conscience. Some people have no scruples whatsoever and that is terrible!

Jun 23Reply

jenco7 @wendyzeee it's a real shame people do this here :/ and it's not limited to these either! I have seamless skirts from e bay from years ago and saw the same ones under urban outfitters saying the tags were just torn off asking $20 a pair when they were a dollar online! I'm super careful here before purchasing. Still enjoy it but there are shady listings every once in a while.

Jun 23Reply

wendyzeee @jenco7 I just sold a Louis Vuitton key cles and it was absolutely authentic! I even enclose the receipt with it! The girl was very happy with what she received and it was absolutely authentic. I don’t sell anything that is not authentic! I could not do that with a good conscience because I was brought up right! Some people just don’t care and it is so rude! Take care and bless you my dear!

Jun 23Reply

jenco7 @wendyzeee it's so very rude and sad :( but I'm so glad for you and your sale! :) I hope you have a wonderful weekend :) take care! 💜

Jun 23Reply

bewhooyouare I know that all Birkenstock styles have "Birkenstock" embossed on the side, but I think that some of the older Papillio styles have "Papillio" embossed somewhere on the uppers and then the Birkenstock logo stamped on the side. I could be wrong (meaning that my coveted, funky pair of old Papillio Gizehs are fake). But here is a link to Englin's footwear. Note that they say "almost never".. http://www.englinsfinefootwear.com/blog/are-my-birkenstocks-fake/

Jun 23Reply

geranium3121 Thanks for this post! I often tip off sellers/buyers & report listings that are obviously fakes, but who am I... the Posh police? 😳 It’s a real shame that there are so many here. Makes it difficult for those of us selling authentic items when buyers are wary, & it bums me out that people are getting scammed. I’m happy to give my opinion on the authenticity of any potential Birkenstock buy here if any fellow Posher wants to reach out... just comment on one of my posts. ✌🏻

Jun 23Reply

jenco7 @bewhooyouare Yes! I wish I had more room for photos. The real ones have birkenstock fully stamped into the side of the bottom of the strap while fakes have only the outline of it stamped. As if it were done by a cookie cutter if that made sense.

Jun 23Reply

jenco7 @geranium3121 Thank you as well! You've helped me before at least twice I want to say :) I've also felt like a posh police commenting how the listed birkenstocks are fake but I always just get a comment back saying I'm rude and disrespectful because they're 100% real when they obviously aren't. But I'm sure there are buyers that will take the sellers word for it and that's what I'd like to prevent! It was such an embarrassment for me learning that I was scammed and a pain to get $100 back.

Jun 23Reply

geranium3121 @jenco7 Happy I could help! If sellers are defensive, that’s usually a tip off too... I just hope potential buyers appreciate my effort. I know I’d appreciate being warned so, do unto others, right? 😉 Thanks for letting your lesson be a teaching moment for others. Have a great weekend & Posh on!

Jun 23Reply

bewhooyouare Going back to your original post though, a printed stamp of "Birkenstock (not embossed) on the lower side of the uppers doesn't mean 100% of the time that they are fake. I posted the link above where they say "almost never." I found with older Papillio Birkenstocks that they used the printed stamp (but all of the hardware, of course, has Birk engraved into the metal). But let me know if you guys find otherwise!

Jun 23Reply

lindsayprater Thanks for sharing this! So, I'm new to poshmark (amd new to buying a lot of name brands, actually) and I've dealt with returning (and accidently buying) multiple fake items already. REALLY frustrating! You just have to be super careful, and skeptical. Could I tag you on a pair of birks I just bought and get your opinion on authenticity? I'll post it to my closet. Others are welcome to give feedback, also!

Jun 23Reply

jenco7 @lindsayprater Of course! :) I'll be more than happy 💜

Jun 23Reply

geranium3121 @lindsayprater Look for a small 4 number/letter code stamped/imprinted into the suede footbed underneath the size/brand. Fakes won’t have that. The buckles, soles, etc. are commonly faked, but the code is never there. ;)

Jun 23Reply

44vtgclosets @jenco7 thanks!

Jun 29Reply

sara_snow could i buy just one of the pairs of shoes???

Jul 20Reply

jenco7 @sara_snow not for sale :)

Jul 20Reply

sara_snow @jenco7 oh, i’m sorry

Jul 20Reply

jenco7 @sara_snow No worries!!

Jul 20Reply

sara_snow @jenco7 do you have any for sale?

Jul 20Reply

jenco7 @sara_snow sorry, these are my only pairs :( I did however see some earlier that were at a great price! If I see them again I'll tag you :)

Jul 20Reply

sara_snow @jenco7 ok, wonderful. thank you so much

Jul 20Reply

kalispell @jenco7 just so you know I’m pretty sure there’s a way to mark Not For Sale on your listing ...so other poshers don’t get confused:)

Jul 21Reply

jenco7 @kalispell Would it still come up for others though?

Jul 23Reply

kalispell @jenco7 oooh idk I never thought of that! I guess as long as others keep sharing it🤷🏼‍♀️

Jul 23Reply

jenco7 @geranium3121i just tagged you in two I'm not sure about! The second one looks fake but it has the 4 digit stamp?

Jul 24Reply

jenco7 And user accessworld has the same pictures which is weird

Jul 24Reply

yogiastrid Great information!!

Jul 31Reply

missy980 Thanks for sharing but it seems even the fakes have all the info listed. I’ve study them and they have some pretty good reps. I’m looking for a pair but I may have to buy new. I don’t support fake item! Thanks for sharing and I too will share this info

Aug 01Reply

nanron_1 Thanks so much for sharing.... your appreciated!

Aug 03Reply

ashjs A lot of fakes aren’t necessarily fakes which makes them harder to spot! For example my sister bought “fake” birks in Thailand. But they weren’t actually fake, they were factory rejects so they broke pretty easily.

Aug 16Reply

safarimg I wish more people could see your post!! Omg! I have warned a few people of those fake birks! And the sellers get rude and are like no they are real and I’m like bro 🤦🏻‍♀️😒 they are as fake as kims k ass! 😂✌🏼

Sep 02Reply

jenco7 @safarimg omg right?? Love your comment! Lol

Sep 02Reply

missy980 The fake ones are much wider as well. The 38 look like they could fit Ronald McDonald the foot bed be wide as twin bed. Wish people would really stop it.

Sep 08Reply

skittles8 Hi! Could you please help me in determining if a pair of birks are authentic or not? I noticed the seller is selling Victoria’s Secret backpacks that are fake and I’m guessing the birks are also :)

Sep 10Reply

jenco7 @skittles8 I can :) you can tag me or give me the username si I can look

Sep 10Reply

jenco7 @skittles8 So they do have the 4 digit stamp which is like a serial number, I'll tag someone else just to double check!

Sep 10Reply

skittles8 Yea that’s what I noticed and wasn’t sure about! :) but yes please just lmk

Sep 10Reply

jenco7 @geranium3121 I tagged you in one, has the stamp, but the bent strap and foot bed look different to me. Might just be newer??

Sep 10Reply

geranium3121 @jenco7 I think you’re right! Very suspect looking. Look at the other listings in the closet as well... 🤔

Sep 10Reply

jenco7 @skittles8 I don't know how bad you want these (for the price) but they do look weird to me! I think the shape is off too @geranium3121

Sep 10Reply

skittles8 Thanks for all the help!! :)

Sep 10Reply

geranium3121 @jenco7 I agree w/ you... I wouldn’t risk it. They do look off.

Sep 10Reply

warwick4 Thanks so much for posting xo

Nov 25Reply

jpr44 @mqpollard

Dec 26Reply

jenco7 Neverstoploving has fake birkenstocks for $100, deleted my comment, and is looking to trade $125 worth for her knock offs! And proceeded to say I'm only attacking because I can't afford $100 shoes lol

Feb 27Reply

taniamercier Thank you soooo much for the info.

Feb 27Reply

jenco7 @taniamercier No problem! :)

Feb 27Reply

jhays5 I see fakes all the time! Thank you for posting so others know.

Feb 27Reply

jenco7 @jhays5 same here! Thanks for sharing :) super cute closet btw!!

Feb 27Reply

jhays5 @jenco7 thanks so much! You too girl!💗

Feb 27Reply

kmh434 So sorry, can you please clarify how to tell nock-offs from the real ones? Is it the color of the foot bed label and how wide the foot area is? I have purchased 3 different pairs off posh and 1 from a retail store. They all 4 pairs have the buckle name, side strap name and the souls all say birk. Thank you for your help 😁

Mar 01Reply

jenco7 @kmh434 so sorry for the delayed response! I really find the difference by looking the footbed. It's not as contoured/defined, and unless they're the vegan ones, they should have 4 numbers engraved in them. And the straps on fake ones totally look like cardboard and are thinner than authentic ones.

Mar 03Reply

jenco7 @kmh434 Where the fake ones are bent from storing, it leaves a pretty noticeable crease. As far as size, the fake ones I have(size 38) are bigger than any authentic 38's. they dont have any numbers engraved or the logo on the footbed is simply printed on there vs imprinted/engraved. If the straps are leather, it should have numbers on the bottom.

Mar 03Reply

jenco7 @kmh434 Non leather have felt but the straps are still thick. I'm going to use Neverstoploving birkenstocks as an example for the stamping, in her picture, the strap is bent from storage. No authentic ones I have out of 7 pairs have any bent straps at all no matter how roughly stored they are. The footbed looks like cork and cardboard, plus the number 38 and birkentock logo look simply printed on.

Mar 03Reply

jenco7 @kmh434 That link in one of the pictures on this post is good too :) and if in doubt, alot of people on here will be glad to check out pictures and pitch in their thoughts!

Mar 03Reply

kmh434 @jenco7 thank you!

Mar 03Reply

melenie1012 Would you take $140

Mar 08Reply

girones Trade?

Mar 18Reply

smyeager @jenco7 Are the ones with the golden writing the fake ones? I have definitely liked some pairs that are just flat on the bottoms and look like those! Thank you for posting this!

Mar 22Reply

jenco7 @smyeager yes! The fake ones are yellow, but there are some authentic birks that have yellow instead of black or blue. It's the material that really give it away. Fakes will just look very cheap, like cardboard

Mar 24Reply

raidena @jenco7 I am not ding the 4 digit code you refer to. I see the eu sizing, the 260 below that and then the us sizing I.e. L9 M7.

Apr 03Reply

raidena Finding

Apr 03Reply

kimchicken THANK YOU SM!!

Apr 18Reply

geranium3121 Birks come in sizes up to 16, I believe, but never in half sizes, as far as I’m aware. There’s a blog at http://www.ilovebirkenstocks.com/blog/category/spotting-fake-birkenstocks-part-3 that has lots of awesome info that Poshers will find useful. The whole blog is super helpful & will answer just about any questions anyone may have about Birkenstock. It’s nearing sandal season & the fakes are listed in abundance already... Such a bummer:(

Apr 18Reply

adelynphillips Would you sell the three strapped one by itself? If so how much?

May 01Reply

jenco7 @adelynphillips hello! Sorry :( I'm not looking to sell these. Thanks for looking 💜

May 01Reply

teeliciousmiss Just wanted to comment that people don't always know they are selling knockoffs. I listed a pair recently and after reading this thread realized they might be fake so I deleted the listing. I would not sell fakes! Thanks

May 07Reply

teeliciousmiss I can't delete due to pending offers. How can I take listing diwn? Any help?

May 07Reply

jenco7 @teeliciousmiss I totally understand!! Same thing happened to me. But there are sellers that get nasty on here so I made this post to help the buyers a little :)

May 07Reply

teeliciousmiss @jenco7 Thank you hun ;)

May 07Reply

jenco7 @teeliciousmiss and i totally forgot to answer! Can't delete listing until all offers are off the table

May 07Reply

teeliciousmiss @jenco7 I just changed to "NOT FOR SALE" until then.

May 07Reply

veryblessed4 @jenco7 do you know of any sellers in specific that are selling fakes? I just bought a pair the other day (I haven’t received them yet), but I’m wondering if this is a red flag- the box misspelled tobacco (tabacco) for the color of the sandal. It seems minor, I know, but I didn’t think that was something Birkenstock would overlook. I bought them from a vendor named frindlerta

May 20Reply

jenco7 @veryblessed4 that is a little weird! I don't see any red flags on the shoes themselves, but I'm always a little wary about sellers who have a ton of NWT cheap listings if that makes sense!

May 22Reply

juliadapron2 @jenco7 could you take a look at a pair that I might buy? the sellers name is unlimitedshoes and the title of the pair I might buy are "Birkenstock Mayari Stone Birko Flor Size 38". Thank you!

May 28Reply

samalatriste Thanks for the info!!

Jun 01Reply

swilley0103 Ugh, I just bought a pair on here about 15 minutes ago, wish I would’ve seen this first! I really hope I’m getting something authentic!

Jun 10Reply

jenco7 @swilley0103 hoping the best for you! 💜

Jun 11Reply

somelissa @beaachchick maybe this will be helpful

Jun 12Reply

hayleymills669 For most all products these days a generic brand is usually just as good as the name brand. HOWEVER... Birkenstock brand shoes are 1000× better than even it's most expensive fake. I grew up in Fayetteville WV where most hippies never owned a shoe that wasn't a Bork lol.

Jun 17Reply

somelissa There is another person on here using stock photos to sell fake birks. This is getting out of control 😡

Jun 17Reply

thepalmettoshop Thanks for posting this it will be a great help 😊

Jun 21Reply

somelissa This closet @ michellerose501 is also selling fake Birkenstock’s

Jun 24Reply

jenco7 @somelissa just reported her. Hopefully posh finally does something

Jun 24Reply

jenco7 @trsilvia1

Jun 24Reply

jenco7 Oops, tagged you wrong! @trsilva1

Jun 24Reply

jenco7 She blocked me

Jun 24Reply

trsilva1 @jenco7 thank you so much!

Jun 24Reply

somelissa @jenco7 I called her out on a new listing she just posted and she deleted the whole thing. Then I commented on a sold listing. I haven’t checked yet to see if she blocked me but probably

Jun 24Reply

haydenhall191 Does it come with all 3 pair of them

Jun 26Reply

jenco7 @haydenhall191 not for sale! Sorry, informational only

Jun 26Reply

somelissa @jenco7 I told 2 girls who just purchased from @ michellerose501 they were not authentic and 1 emailed Poshmark and minutes later all of her listings were removed. Thank God! I was so tired of seeing those listings! I hope she doesn’t make a new account

Jun 26Reply

jenco7 @somelissa omg! It's like only emailing does the trick. I've reported so many with no luck. I did email them about the luis guy or whatever and they got rid of his listings and account too

Jun 26Reply

somelissa @jenco7 I noticed he was gone! Both of those closets had really similar listings and descriptions. I really hope they just give up because it is sooo annoying to watch all these people buy them without knowing

Jun 26Reply

cmz2005 I just like one par what for them

Jul 02Reply

jenco7 @cmz2005 hi, informational only. Thanks for looking!

Jul 02Reply

valeriadraine Some authentic Birks have the logo printed on the side instead of engraved (I have quite a bit of them), the cutout on the straps is crooked and not as grooved on the part it sticks to the cork on the fake ones which is one of the big stand outs :) thank you for the notice!

Jul 08Reply

hodgsons14 I actually just bought this exact same knock offs... thank you for warning people before they make the same mistake I did. It's very frustrating...

Jul 09Reply

jenco7 @hodgsons14 very inconsiderate of others too. I was just at Yellowstone over the weekend and saw 3 gals with obvious knock offs branded as birks 😨

Jul 09Reply

hodgsons14 @jenco7 I think it's crazy that people don't notice even after they've had them on. There is such an obvious difference

Jul 09Reply

jenco7 @hodgsons14 they just know the name and assume what they receive is whatever they are :/

Jul 09Reply

hodgsons14 @jenco7 it's a shame. Real Birkenstocks are the BEST 😍

Jul 09Reply

jenco7 @hodgsons14 it really is. I absolutely love mine!! 😍

Jul 09Reply

kayla_hollas could you go check out the black birkenstock listing on @/omglenda account? let me know how the look?

Jul 10Reply

jenco7 @kayla_hollas they look okay to me, what do you say @safarimg ?

Jul 10Reply

safarimg @kayla_hollas @jenco7 they do look good I think it’s safe to purchase!

Jul 11Reply

grace21347 @jenco7 normally there pretty easy to identify though once you know what to look for!

Jul 12Reply

rachwonderful Actually Birkenstock is making a new footbed that is slippery feeling and doesn’t get dirty like the old footbed. So you maybe getting those confused as fake, when they are not.

Jul 14Reply

somelissa @rachwonderful the ones with the slick footbed are easily identified as authentic. The fake ones will never be made of genuine leather. There have been a lot of fakes on here with half sizes for example 40 L9 M7.5 when authentic ones should have 40 L9M7

Jul 15Reply

somelissa @jenco7 I just tagged you in a pair. The seller said she got at a Birkenstock store 🙄 I have tried my best to ignore the fakes but it’s so hard!

Jul 15Reply

karleyhansen Hi there I just purchased a pair on poshmark and it is currently shipping but is there any way u would be willing to look at the pictures for me and see what you think? I never knew there were fakes and your post was very enlightening!!!!

Jul 15Reply

jenco7 @karleyhansen of course!! You can either tag me in the listing or give me the person's username without the @ symbol :)

Jul 15Reply

jenco7 @somelissa those are so bad! I feel sorry for the person who bought them!! I hope they return them

Jul 15Reply

jenco7 @rachwonderful the ones I have are 100% fake. They feel and look like cardboard and it's totally easy to tell by just glancing once you have authentic birkenstocks. Even if they have a different footbed material, it wouldn't take away from the actual shape and most of the fake ones on here don't have the right shape to them

Jul 15Reply

hannahlmcm Is it possible to buy just one pair of the three?

Jul 16Reply

hannahlmcm Wait sorry😂 just read the “informational only” thing...

Jul 16Reply

jenco7 @hannahlmcm sorry, says do not buy.. They are not for sale

Jul 16Reply

jenco7 @hannahlmcm no worries! I actually get asked alot!

Jul 16Reply

allisondoreen2 How much for just two of the pairs of shoes?

Aug 07Reply

jenco7 @allisondoreen2 not for sale!

Aug 07Reply

eclothes42 Thanks so much for this info. Saw your comment on one post, and I’m glad I checked this post out- you saved me from buying unauthentic birks. :)

Aug 12Reply

jenco7 @eclothes42 glad to hear!! :)

Aug 13Reply

arsees2324 @wendyzeee not without selling it as a “knock odd” which should include a “knock off price”

Aug 18Reply

love2846 THANK YOU

Aug 26Reply

love2846 @geranium3121 thanks!

Aug 27Reply

geranium3121 @love2846 👍🏼😘

Aug 27Reply

queenbee999 It's TRUE there is fake everything thanks for sharing. I've been a berk wearing since 1980 and I'm surprised that people buy used berks. Since berks conform to the foot of the person breaking them in they really aren't supposed to be worn by another foot other than the original wearer. But if they feel good that's great but no berk will ever fit better than a new pair you break in with your own. Feet

Sep 07Reply

amordeteatro Hey, Jen. Unfortunately I just stumbled across your article after having just purchased a pair of Birks here on Poshmark. Got them in the mail. I think they are totally fake. Would you mind looking at the page listing and telling me what you think?

Sep 29Reply

amordeteatro Michlxx is the name listed. What do I do once I’ve purchased fake Birks?

Sep 29Reply

jenco7 @amordeteatro those definitely seem fake to me! Do not accept them, there should be a problem botton of some sort and say you purchased them not aware that they are fake

Sep 29Reply

amordeteatro @jenco7 gosh darn it! I didn’t even realize people made fake Birks until after I had purchased them and then your article popped up. Do you know how that usually work? Mail them back? Get a refund?

Sep 29Reply

poshpowpow Hi there. I bought my first pair of Birkenstock’s at a thrift store. I’m having trouble with telling if they are authentic. I’ve read so much info but some is conflicting. Could you take a look and let me know your thoughts? The Birkenstock on the strap is printed not embossed. That is my main concern. Thanks so much.

Nov 06Reply

guajardoboymom @jenco7 I just purchased a pair. Can I tag you in the post and help to identify if they are real or fake????

Jan 29Reply

jenco7 @guajardoboymom of course!

Jan 29Reply

guajardoboymom @jenco7 done!! Please let me know what you think

Jan 29Reply

jenco7 looks good to me!! :)

Jan 29Reply

nikkih54 @jenco7 thanks for this information! Unfortunately, I just got duped on Posh and I sure hope I can return and get a refund. The biggest indicator is that the size on the box and sole says L7 M6...and ladies 7 is equivalent to a men’s 5. The box also has the wrong color and material. The uppers feel like cheap plastic. I just don’t understand how people live with themselves by robbing people blind...ugh!

Feb 04Reply

kanii_m @jenco7 I purchased a pair of Birkenstock’s from A third party site could you check and see if they are authentic before I accept them?

Feb 06Reply

jenco7 @kanii_m hi! I'll gladly take a look 💜

Feb 07Reply

gennacee I got duped on Posh with some “gently-used” Birks. I appreciate you posting this to help others.

Feb 16Reply

gimmeheels @jenco7 hi! Just saw your post. I purchased some Birkenstock’s and was wondering if you could tell me whether or not they were authentic? I bought a brown pair from @ artofsavings and a blue and white pair from @ kayfly1 . This is really disturbing!!

May 01Reply

jenco7 @gimmeheels both look good to me!! they are birkis so they're slightly different :)

May 01Reply

gimmeheels @jenco7 thank you so much! That’s a relief! I’m trying to educate myself before I purchase my next pair. 🙏🏻❤️

May 01Reply

livia__xo omg! thank you for posting this. i was about to purchase a pair but never thought of birkenstocks being fake. this helped alot. thank you.

Jun 01Reply

adouglas0510 I grew up wearing birkenstocks and if you actually look at the picture it's extremely easy. I have 8pairs and all of the footbed are the the same. However they are now making some softer beds. those will have a black writing. other than that they should be gold

Jun 10Reply

maryhaberberger People need to admit that straps are not actual leather.

Jun 11Reply

jenco7 @maryhaberberger they honestly look like cardboard! Birkenstock does sell nonleather, but still is great quality!

Jun 11Reply

sofiane11 Hello! Thanks for your post! I am looking at some birkenstock from a seller but can not tell if they are true or not. Does anybody already order some Birkenstock from the seller : rshep 23? Thank and have a good day!

Jul 01Reply

jenco7 @sofiane11 they look pretty okay!! I personally just get weirded out when they have so many!

Jul 01Reply

lalalalysha I was wondering the same thing can someone check a ladies page on here and tell me if you think there fakes ?

Aug 03Reply

alixandra27 @sofiane11 Thank you for asking that question. I wish I could ask someone who purchased a pair from rshep23 their opinon of the product they received.

Aug 18Reply

georgiaharter If they have a leather stamp on the foot bed but have felt lining inside the straps, they are fakes. If they are true vegan Berkinstocks, then they will have a vegan stamp on the heel bed. Was looking to replace my old ones and when I bought a new pair they were felt lined. Luckily I got a refund. A lot of people don’t realize they are even selling fakes.

Sep 09Reply

debrotert2020 @geranium3121 I’ve noticed this and never thought to use it when screening- THX!!!

Sep 16Reply

geranium3121 @debrotert2020 Certainly! 👍🏼💕

Sep 16Reply

wintertriangle Some of the fakes are "quite good" these days. I just got a pair and you would have to be a very good detective to know they aren't quite right. I've worn birks for 25 years so I know the look and feel, and all the "things to check" but these were "almost right"......I don't believe in calling out sellers because some sellers may not even KNOW they are selling non-authentic Birkenstocks. :( That is the sad part. They are honest but who they bought from originally was not. :(

Sep 22Reply

wintertriangle @jenco7 Jen,like I said above, some of these are very difficult to assess. All my authentic Birks have that number engraved below the Birkdenstock Made in Germany part. it is usually close to the arch. And it is on BOTH shoes. Can you confirm this? Because I have not purchased any lately....My mayaris and bostons have it in both places and I got them from a certified birkenstock store. However, some Arizonas I just got online from swap site only have that number on ONE of the shoes.

Sep 22Reply

jenco7 @wintertriangle i agree!! I believe it's supposed to be on both shoes. my last "new" pair has it on both shoes! sometimes it's hard to distinguish too because the lettering varies

Sep 22Reply

wintertriangle @jenco7 Maybe some others can double check this before we make it a "fact". I only have a pair of leather bostons and 2 pair of Mayari. But both shoes do have that number engraved. These are 2-4 years old though. So I feel like we need to be more sure about this before saying yes or no. Maybe others here can check their "for sure" authentic Birkenstocks and report back. :)

Sep 22Reply

jenco7 @tenzy I just want you to know that your selling a lot of fake birkenstocks to unsuspecting buyers:( I see you have a mix of authentic and very unauthentic birks

Sep 24Reply

luvnlaughter Would you mind giving me your opinion of tuckerweber16 Birkenstock supply. I wish I had seen this post before as I didn’t suspect the huge fake industry...I just bought a pair. I might take to my local store for verification.

Mar 10Reply

_cocos_closet I never bought Birks before. So real ones ever come with a tag attached in addition to or instead of a box?

Jun 16Reply

rubkcube @jenco7 I went to Rack Room shoe store, they had four different styles of Birkenstocks, but one style had the "cookie cutter" lettering. Do you think they are selling fake Birks?

Jul 25Reply

amandajorn812 Are you able to weigh in on a pair of clogs I just bought? They seem to have all the right things, to be real, but they have the lining which is glued in. When I saw the pictures online it looked great… in person the glue makes them look like fakes. I’ve been a birk wearer for almost 30 years!

May 27Reply

verified_vtg @geranium3121 I have seen fakes that have the 4 letters/numbers stamped into the footbed, so that's not always 100%.

Jun 13Reply

jamiegower Does anyone know how to fix the corkbed? My puppy ate mine, and I called our shoe repair shop. Because they have to get the cork sent in from Germany (or whatever country), it’s more expensive to fix ONE corkbed than to buy a new pair. I just can’t afford a new pair lol.

Sep 17Reply